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Release date: 6 May 2025
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Samsung UE50U8020FK review

Samsung 50" Crystal UHD U8020F 4K Smart TV (2025). Display diagonal: 127 cm (50"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Greater clarity guaranteed
Crystal Processor 4K
Experience enhanced 4K picture and crystal-clear sound with our Crystal Processor. Enjoy your favourite movies, shows and sports with quality visuals and sound.

Feel the reality of the world on screen
4K Resolution
Make out the small details in every scene. 4K UHD resolution has 4x more pixels than regular FHD resolution — creating sharp, ultra-realistic images.

Samsung TVs and soundbars, the perfect harmony
Samsung Q-Symphony
Boost your viewing experience with integrated sound from your TV and soundbar. Why let a soundbar or TV work solo when you can amp up your entertainment with even more powerful speakers that work together seamlessly, for a fully immersive sound experience.

Sound that tracks the action on-screen
Object Tracking Sound Lite
Hear onscreen action amplified from left-to-right as your entertainment unfolds. So you can hear a car fly along your screen or the crowd cheering all around you.

Tailored sound, so you hear every detail
Adaptive Sound
Experience optimised audio for your viewing with every element of dialogue, music and sound effects individually tailored to what you're watching. Hear every word of a whispered exchange and feel every blast in a blockbuster set piece.

Slim in style, tidy in set-up
MetalStream Design
Our MetalStream Design takes inspiration from aircraft engineering, using a single sheet of metal to create a slim, seamless and modern aesthetic. With a smooth back and clutter-free cabling, it looks great from all angles.

Game all day - no console needed[1]
Gaming Hub
Samsung Gaming Hub brings together the biggest console and streaming games from Xbox and other industry-leading partners, all in on one place[1] With no downloads, storage limits or console required, just turn on your TV and play.

Stay one step ahead
Motion Xcelerator
Experience clear picture and smooth performance with Motion Xcelerator. Samsungs clear motion rate algorithms predict and automatically compensate frames, so your picture adapts as fast as your game.

Tailored recommendations from your favourite apps
Smart TV powered by Tizen
Spend less time searching and more time watching. With Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Xbox and more, get personalised recommendations and instant access to the latest shows and movies on the best streaming apps. Plus access to 1,000s of extra TV Shows and Movies on Samsung TV Plus - all for free.

Entertainment for every day. Always for free.
Samsung TV Plus
Watch 1000s of TV shows and movies, all for free, anytime, anywhere you want with Samsung TV Plus. Get instant access to live and on demand entertainment like The Graham Norton Show and Poldark. Stream the latest news on Sky News and catch-up on kids shows, sports highlights and more with no strings attached.

Keeping your private information private
Samsung Knox Security
With today's TVs holding your passwords and private payment information, Samsung Knox Security keeps your data protected with multi-layered security, constant system monitoring and updates and the automatic blocking of harmful attacks. Stay secured, stay entertained.

One place. All your smart devices.
SmartThings
Connect and control all your smart devices from your TV and phone. Program your smart heating, set your smart washer, get alerts when your food is ready, monitor your video doorbell! Make life easier for all your smart device routines with the simplicity of the SmartThings app.

Monitor and reduce your energy consumption
AI Energy Mode
Save energy with AI Energy Mode and SmartThings. With AI Energy Mode, your TV adjusts the brightness depending on the content you are watching and the surrounding light levels in your room to reduce overall energy consumption. Then, you can monitor the energy usage of your TV and other compatible devices through Map View on your TV.

Depth and detail in every scene
HDR powered by HDR10+
Experience depth and detail in every single frame. By dynamically optimising each scene, you can see dark dramas in new light and bright worlds in greater clarity. Whatever you're watching, watch it in greater depth and detail.

Your visuals, boosted
4K Upscaling
Enjoy 4K picture quality for viewing your favourite movies, shows and YouTube videos. See everything upscaled into clearer, brighter and better picture.

Shows your content's true colours
PurColour
Samsung's PurColour improves the quality of any image, uncovers hidden details, and helps show your content's true colours. See impressive colour, every time you watch.

Enhanced depth
Contrast Enhancer
Enjoy striking images with enhanced depth and colour contrast ratio.

Control your TV from your phone
Quick Remote
Use your smartphone as your remote. With Quick Remote, use your smartphone to change channels, adjust the volume, and more.

Set your hands free
Universal Gestures
Turn your wrist into the remote. Universal Gestures lets you control your TV with simple motions of your Galaxy Watch. Whether you're working out, cooking, or multitasking, easily control your TV with intuitive gestures.

  • 4K Upscaling & Crystal Processor 4K: Greater clarity guaranteed with intelligent 4K picture enhancement
  • Smart TV powered by Tizen OS: Watch and play. Get tailored recommendations from your favourite gaming and streaming apps
  • Gaming Hub: Play 1000s of games from Xbox and more. No console required
  • Object Tracking Sound Lite: Sound that follows the action on screen
  • MetalStream Design: Expertly engineered for a slim profile and tidy cabling

Samsung UE50U8020FK specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 12 kg
Package height: 743 mm
Package depth: 127 mm
Package width: 1228 mm
Remote control type: TM2240A
Cables included: AC

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Anynet+
Common interface Plus (CI+) version: 1.4
RF ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 0
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 3

Weight & Dimensions

Stand depth: 19.9 cm
Stand width: 74.7 cm
Weight (without stand): 8.3 kg
Height (without stand): 643.8 mm
Depth (without stand): 76.4 mm
Width (without stand): 1110.8 mm
Weight (with stand): 8.6 kg
Height (with stand): 695.1 mm
Depth (with stand): 199 mm
Width (with stand): 1110.8 mm

Management Features

Number of OSD languages: 28

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.3
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Performance

Game features: Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Gaming Hub, HGiG, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Picture processing technology: Crystal Processor 4K, Samsung Contrast Enhancer
Backlight dimming technology: UHD Dimming
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Filmmaker Mode, High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)

TV Tuner

Digital signal format system: DVB-C, DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220-240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 112 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 69 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 69 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Bezel type: 3 Bezel-less
Stand type: Legs stand
Introduction year: 2025
Panel mounting interface: 200 x 200 mm
Product colour: Black

Smart TV

Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) version: 2.0.4
Operating system installed: Tizen

Audio

RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 125 cm
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: Mega Contrast
Motion interpolation technology: Motion Xcelerator
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
Display technology: LED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 127 cm (50")

Brand-specific features

Samsung technologies (AV/TV): Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony, Samsung TV Plus